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I am friends with much of my city's homeless population (including some people who sleep in their cars), so I have a bit of insight into some of the problems th
by hluska 15y ago
I am friends with much of my city's homeless population (including some people who sleep in their cars), so I have a bit of insight into some of the problems that this fellow will face. Have you considered:
- Where will you wash your clothes?
- Where will you store your clothes in between washing them? They will end up quite badly wrinkled. Do you have any idea how hard it will be to go into an important meeting looking like you slept in your clothes? Even if the people you're meeting are cool, it will take your confidence down a notch (or seven).
- What is your backup plan in case of a catastrophe? (ie - what do you do if your car gets towed?)
- Personal safety. The streets are full of predators who roam them in search of easy prey. Sleeping in your car puts a big target on your back. Sleeping in your car with a laptop/other tech equipment puts an even bigger target on your back. Be very, very careful.
- Apartment envy. Becoming homeless is as big (if not a bigger) culture shock than moving halfway around the world. Based on conversations with people who have become homeless, you will go through points where you miss how easy your 'old life' was. Building a startup contains the same kinds of lows. What will you do if the no apartment low coincides with a bad startup low? You don't have a support system in SF...
I'm not trying to dissuade you, but I feel like I owe you a bit of my knowledge. Best of luck and please be safe - both physically and emotionally.